Welcome
Welcome to another edition of Touchstone,
our College publication that seeks to keep all
members of the CBC Fremantle community
informed about our recent progress and
inspired by our vision for the future. As you
read through these pages I am sure you will be
impressed by the quality and diversity of the
achievements and activities of our students
and staff. I am equally confident that you will
conclude that our College provides a vibrant,
challenging and safe environment within which
to learn.
This provision of a caring and supportive setting
is among the most important objectives of a
good school. It is often categorised under the
heading of Pastoral Care and this is the theme
that has been selected as the focus for this issue
of our magazine.
At CBC Fremantle we constantly seek to provide
the highest level of emotional, physical and
spiritual support to all of our students and their

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From the Principal

families. This involves practical and moral support at times of disappointment or misfortune in
addition to joining in the celebrations and triumphs of members of our community. An understanding
of the critical importance of the relationship between the home and the school in the full development
of the good young man is a feature of our College and is equally applicable in good and bad times.
Those involved with the provision of Pastoral Care should always focus on the specific needs of
each person and attempt as much as practicable to provide individualised support. In our context,
this can mean assisting young people with fundamental skills like making friends or interacting
cooperatively. It can similarly involve more meaningful support such as assisting our boys to accept
social responsibility or develop a sense of meaning in their lives.
In all cases, our Pastoral Care programme attempts to teach commitment, make the individual
accountable and thereby develop resilience. Through this process it is hoped that each of our young
men graduates as someone who is self-aware and capable of successfully negotiating the inevitable
challenges of adult life.
We are always proud of our graduates and the caring support we are able to give to each of them
and their families. As a Catholic school in the tradition of Blessed Edmund Rice, we have a history that
demands the provision of a student-centred environment. As you enjoy reading this publication I trust
you will come to appreciate some of the ways in which we do this.
Mr Shaun Kenny
Principal

â&#x20AC;&#x153;At CBC Fremantle we constantly
seek to provide the highest level
of emotional, physical and spiritual
support to all of our students and
their families.â&#x20AC;?

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Feature article

Pastoral Care

Focussing on tomorrowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gentlemen

Photo by Frances Andrijich

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“Pastoral Care embraces more than the giving of
well-prepared and stimulating lessons; it is concerned
for the total wellbeing of students, and with the
development of the whole person.”

Building

Building an accepting and inclusive community in our College is best illustrated by one of the
parables of Jesus Christ, the Parable of the Lost Sheep, which appears in two of the Canonical
gospels of the New Testament. According to the Gospels of Matthew (18:12–14) and Luke (15:3–7),
a shepherd leaves his flock of 99 in order to find the one sheep that is lost. It is the first in a trilogy
of lessons about redemption that Jesus shares after he is accused of welcoming and eating
with “sinners”.
In this, and other similar stories, Jesus introduces the concept of ‘The Stranger’. When criticised for the
company He kept, Jesus replied, “It is not those who are healthy who need a physician, but those who
are sick; I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners.”
‘The Stranger’ may make us feel uncomfortable, but he can be the person who offers us the greatest
challenge to our beliefs and the greatest chance of growth. With this message in mind, Pastoral Care
at CBC Fremantle cultivates a positive and inclusive environment, and honours every boy’s individual
struggles and successes as he strives for his own personal excellence.
To achieve this culture of acceptance throughout the whole College community, Pastoral Care embraces
more than the giving of well-prepared and stimulating lessons; it is concerned for the total wellbeing of
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students, and with the development of the whole person.
The philosophies underpinning Pastoral Care, the active
pursuit of programmes and practices aimed at promoting
and supporting wellbeing and school ethos, like the
powerful father-son event Share the Journey and Year 9’s
watershed programme, The Rite Journey, and the climate
and atmosphere in which students and staff learn and work,
are complementary.
While every member of the flock is of equal importance,
recognising need in individual students is where the process
comes back to the Parable of the Lost Sheep. Identifying
students at risk, Pastoral Care supports and advocates for
those boys, whilst building accountability and resilience.
The focus is firmly on the finished product – the young man
who walks across the stage at graduation. Along the journey,
the College’s consistent and ubiquitous message articulates
our shared hopes that our graduating gentleman is able to:
• form attitudes and actions based on Gospel values,
• understand and strive to be his best,

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• be resilient and responsible in facing
challenges,
• be a man for others, developing
positive relationships, and
• recognise and value ‘The Stranger’
in his midst.

College and parent partnership
It is imperative that the self-worth
of every member of the school
community is valued and promoted,
and the Student Management Policy
at CBC Fremantle is closely linked to
the Pastoral Care Policy to promote
a respectful, safe and healthy
environment for the whole school
community.
In building the foundation for
effective Pastoral Care and student

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Far left: Mr Domenic Burgio talking to boys
at Share the Journey before they spend a
few hours with the most important man in
their lives
Left: The Rite Journey brings together the
College with parents and their sons
Right: Year 7 boys are traditionally
welcomed into the CBC community by the
Year 12 Guard of Honour

management, CBC Fremantle provides
an environment of unconditional
love and consistent and welldefined boundaries â&#x20AC;&#x201C; like every
boy receives from his parents.
Being loved unconditionally does not
mean absolution from blame, and CBC
Fremantle seeks to unite with parents
in providing a cohesive message in
teaching our boys to be accountable
for their actions. It is only through
learning from their mistakes and being
guided to become a better person
that they can accept responsibility
and build resilience, which is critical to
the establishment of essential coping
techniques characteristic of a wellformed young adult.

While all adult members of our community are charged
with building relationships with students and their
families that support the development of the boy
into the gentleman of tomorrow, the College also has
a Pastoral Care team that is dedicated specifically to
the emotional nourishment of the boys. This team
comprises the Vice Principal, four Heads of House,
Year 7 Transition Coordinator, College Counsellor, and
Pastoral Care Secretary. The team now resides in a
purpose-built area on the ground floor of the Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s
new building, designed to maximise the support of
students. This group meets at least weekly, and discusses
the progress of identified students at risk, as well as
providing opportunities for all boys to be heard and
feel included. Pastoral Care has been identified as a
major strength of the College, and each member of
the College community is committed to ensuring the
excellence of its delivery is continually enhanced.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is not just a matter of eliminating hunger, or even of reducing poverty.
The struggle against destitution, though urgent and necessary, is not enough.
It is a question, rather, of building a world where every man, no matter what
his race, religion, or nationality, can live a fully human life, freed from
servitude imposed on him by other men or by natural forces over which he
has not sufficient control.â&#x20AC;?
Pope Paul VI, On the Development of Peoples (Populorum Progressio), 1967, Paragraph 47

Campus Ministry
We believe that God has given us all unique talents
and that He challenges us to use these talents,
especially in the service of others. At CBC Fremantle,
we are constantly challenging the boys and ask that
they give their best to all their endeavours. We ask
that they make commitments to these endeavours,
not simply to follow a set of rules to achieve a
minimum standard, but to develop a disposition
which looks to the spirit of the activity and the
good that it serves.
This term we put a particular challenge to the boys
to support Project Compassion. We asked that they
contribute 68 cents a day for the 40 days of Lent.
This may sound like an unusual or arbitrary amount
but it refers to the title given to our Campus Ministry
programme, M68. This makes reference to a beautiful
piece of scripture from the prophet Micah, chapter 6,
verse 8.

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This is what the Lord asks of you:
to act justly,
to love tenderly
and to walk humbly with your God.
We seek to help our boys understand that
justice demands that every person is given
the opportunity to live a fully human life.
The first step for us is to become aware of
the problems that many face, then we can
stand with them in an act of solidarity.
Our immersion programmes are a
wonderful example of this ideal. Some
young people want to know what they can
do, and how they can have an impact or
influence. By itself, 68 cents will do little;
68 cents each day for 40 days ($27.20) can
achieve a very small outcome. However,
68 cents for 40 days by 815 students can

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Ash Wednesday at CBC Fremantle

do a great deal ($22,168). They can help change the
world by supporting the work of others and making a
personal commitment to overcoming injustice.
It is important to note that Project Compassion
wasn’t a requirement to give any money; the
content of their Project Compassion box was not
checked and individual totals were not recorded.
The students were simply given the challenge.
In life we are all challenged. We are challenged to
be the best father, mother, son, daughter, brother,
sister, employer, employee etc. We are called to be in
relationship with others and to display a commitment
which is based on Gospel values, demonstrated
through Christ’s love and sacrifice for us.

see it through to its completion. At CBC, we
ask our boys for commitment – we ask that
they commit to a set of shared values which
we believe will make them gentlemen, and
in the process help transform the world.
The cost of this commitment is not great,
but the outcome is immeasurable.
Mr Craig Dowsett
Head of Religious Education and Identity

One of the great lessons we can teach our young
people relates to commitment – to make a rational
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Building on history

Mr Shaun Kenny shows students the balcony
on the top floor of the new building

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Mrs Giancaspro in the new
Pastoral Care reception

CBC

CBC Fremantleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s campus is renowned for being far
larger on the inside than it appears on the outside.
The addition of the new Pastoral Care and
administration facility has increased the illusion
considerably with three levels tucked in between
the heritage listed Ellen Street administration
building and the Bill Hughes Technology Centre.
The new building began to be populated mid-May, with
the staffroom on the top floor being the first level to be
operational. The boardroom was officially in use on the
following Wednesday, with 50 Principals from Edmund
Rice Education Australia (EREA) from around the nation
gathering for a successful three-day conference.
The ground level has gradually been populated, with
the College Pastoral Care team including the College
Counsellor, Careers Counsellor, Heads of House, Vice
Principal and Student Services Secretary taking up
residence to be able to provide high quality holistic

care in one area for each of the young
men under the protection of the College.
Parent and student access to Student
Services will now be via the main door on
Stirling Street, with the Reception foyer on
Ellen Street still being the formal College
entrance for visits to the Principal, and for
accounts and other school interactions.
There is easy transition between the new
and old administration buildings, and a lift
in operation to move between the levels.
The new building will be officially opened
later in the year and fulfills another step
in the strategic plan outlined by the active
College Board to maintain and provide
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The Anzac legend lives on
Anzac Day will never be the same again for 30 CBC
Fremantle students, who travelled across the globe to
visit one of Australia’s most important historical sites
in Turkey during the April school holidays.

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The Nek and Lone Pine, viewing the rows
of graves and feeling overwhelmed with
the knowledge that the markers only
represented a fraction of the total number
of lives lost in the conflict.

Accompanied by three staff, Mr Craig Carter, Mr Troy
Foote and Mr Patrick Ryan, the boys spent two weeks
exploring the Gallipoli Peninsula, acknowledging the
ultimate sacrifices made by previous generations of
Australians, as well as experiencing the unique city
of Istanbul and visiting the ancient site of Troy.

“What can never be imagined is how those
soldiers felt, seeing their best mates dying
all around them, on what they thought
would be the best adventure of their short
lives,” Keane wrote.

According to tour participant, Keane Bourke (Year 10)
the most moving day of the pilgrimage was visiting

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the coast where they could view Anzac
Cove from the Aegean Sea and imagine
what the Diggers were faced with 99 years
ago as they landed on the beach.
In the Anzac spirit, sport was not absent
from the tour, with a game of basketball
played with some locals in Canakkale and
a couple of AFL football lessons provided
to some of the local school children in
Eceabat. A tradition peculiar to the Turkey
Tour was also honoured, with a football

match in a caged-in pitch played between CBC staff
and students.
Shopping in the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul was also
popular with the boys, with the opportunity to purchase
leather goods and carpets, as well as real or fake
branded products. A performance of traditional dancing
and music and a visit to Turkish, Muslim and Christian
historical and cultural sites, including the Blue Mosque,
Hippodrome, Ephesus, Basilica of St John, Topkapi
Palace, Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern and Chora Church,
rounded out the boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; amazing Turkey experience.

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Mothers Day

Morning Tea for Mums
The young men at CBC Fremantle sat proudly with the ladies in their lives at the Mothersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Day
Morning Tea and Liturgy early in May.
Bearing a striking resemblance to the young men beside them, mothers and grandmothers were blessed
by Father Tony Maher, and heard Year 12 student Adam De Gennaro pay a moving tribute to his mum,
Belinda. Principal Shaun Kenny shared tales of his own motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love and the threat of the wooden
spoon when he was a young boy, and the mums were then served morning tea by their sons.
Top left: Jack Clark and his mum Michelle
Top right: Riley Rees-Turner and his mum Samantha
Below left: Sam McPhail with his mum Veronica
Below right: Belinda De Gennaro and her three sons, Jason, Ryan and Adam

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Jordan wins
national
youth quest
CBC Fremantle Year 12 student Jordan Green scooped
the 2014 Lions Club National Youth of the Year Quest
at Tamworth in May.
Jordan was initially reluctant to enter the Quest but the
national winner is certainly glad he stepped out of his
comfort zone.
“I wasn’t sure where the competition was going to lead
me, but the people I have met and the experience I’ve
been able to accumulate has been amazing,” Jordan said.
Jordan was selected as state winner of the competition,
and fellow CBC student Damon Sutton won the Best
Public Speaker in WA. Jordan then flew to Tamworth
in New South Wales to participate in the national
competition, with outstanding success.
The Quest involves a comprehensive interview of
the candidate in the areas of leadership, sporting/
cultural, citizenship/community, academic and general
knowledge. The student is also required to deliver a
prepared speech and answer impromptu questions.

Jordan’s prepared speech spoke of
the far-reaching benefits of exercise,
beginning with a tale of a personal
incident in Year 9 when he was asked to
do two push-ups. Unable to complete
the simple exercise, Jordan said he
went home determined to conquer the
challenge, proceeding on a fitness regime
that culminated in a positive change of
philosophy for the once shy teen.
“I have learnt that anything is possible
if you have the strong will and belief to
persevere,” Jordan said.
Jordan and Damon received coaching
from CBC Economics teacher, Mrs Andrea
Fitzpatrick, who paid particular attention
to keeping the boys informed of current
affairs and encouraging them to form
their own opinions.
Above: Jordan Green with Damon Sutton

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Canberra and Sydney
tour snapshot

At the commencement of the second week
of the Lenten Term holidays, students from
Stage 2 and 3 Economics and Geography at
CBC Fremantle participated in a week-long
tour of the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s capital and the beautiful
city of Sydney.
Four days in Canberra, then Sydney for
a further three, provided an excellent
opportunity for students involved to gain a
unique, firsthand understanding of day-to-day
political, legal and economic functions on a
national stage, and experience and observe
some of Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most iconic national
establishments.

Geography teacher Joel Moss with
Nick Harris and Jake Goncalves

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The Economics students participated in
formal presentations by chief economists and
statisticians of the Treasury, Australian Bureau
of Statistics and Reserve Bank of Australia.
A highlight of the tour was a visit to the
Australian Mint to experience the history of
Australian currency and how we integrated the
new decimal dollar system and replaced the
British system in 1966.

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At the Australian War Memorial

The Geography students participated in informal
visits to Geoscience, where they were able to observe
Australia’s only tsunami warning centre, in addition
to visiting the CSIRO. Combined tour group activities
included tours of Old and new Parliament House, the
US Embassy, Australian War Memorial, Australian
Institute of Sport and the National Art Gallery of
Australia, all of which gave the students a tremendous
insight into Australian identity and cultural heritage.
Along with 35,000 people, including Prince William
and Princess Kate, the group also participated in
the Anzac Day dawn service at the Australian War
Memorial. It was a moving experience that will be
remembered by all of the students for a long time.
Despite the significant educational component,
there was no shortage of opportunities to sample
the social and commercial scene on location.
In Sydney, boys viewed the city from its peak atop
Centrepoint Tower, and enjoyed a night trip to Luna
Park and the Harbour Bridge. A twilight walking
tour provided an insight into Sydney’s historical
The Rocks, Circular Quay and the Opera House. The
tour party was also provided with ample free time as
the boys took to the streets to explore and partake

in some economic stimulation of their
own in Sydney’s vast and vibrant shopping
district. The boys also had the opportunity
to eat at a wonderful restaurant along the
waters of Darling Harbour and The Rocks.
All in all, the 2014 Canberra and Sydney
Tour was an unforgettable experience
for all involved as students were able to
apply classroom studies to society in an
enjoyable and captivating environment. All
boys involved returned to Perth on 28 April
with an abundance of fond memories and
renewed enthusiasm for the year ahead.
On a parting note, all of the boys who
participated wish to express their sincere
gratitude for the efforts and commitment
of tour leaders Mrs Andrea Fitzpatrick and
Mr Joel Moss; it was only through their
ongoing dedication and efforts, prior to and
during the trip, that such an experience was
made possible.
Travis Mitchell
Year 12

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Football frenzy in Melbourne
Thirty-three CBC Fremantle footballers travelled east to Melbourne to indulge in their greatest passion –
AFL football.
The boys enjoyed seven games of football in seven days, three on the field, three at two of the most
iconic AFL football stadiums in Australia, and one watching Fremantle Dockers on television from their
Melbourne accommodation.
CBC played well against Victorian sibling schools, St Bede’s, St Patrick’s and St Kevin’s Colleges, with a
victory in the first game against St Bede’s.
The boys also toured Collingwood, Carlton, North Melbourne and Essendon Football Club facilities and
stood on the hallowed turf of the MCG. After watching Carlton beat West Coast by only three points on
a cool night at Etihad Stadium, the group recovered at an Eagles post-game function.
The highlight of the tour was undoubtedly the traditional Anzac Day clash between Collingwood and
Essendon at the MCG after attending the dawn service.

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Shakespeare visits CBC
CBC Fremantle’s Drama department presented an
entertaining interactive performance this term with
the help of Black Swan Theatre Company’s educational
initiative, Shakespeare Shenanigans.
Stage combat fight specialists Andy Fraser and Stuart
Halusz enlisted the talents of CBC Drama students
Zac Hourani, Damon Sutton, Riley Faulds and Emmanuel
Terzoudis-Lumsden, to act out Shakespeare’s classic
killing spree in the climactic final scene of Hamlet.
While preparing the students for their parts, Fraser and
Halusz explained traditions and customs of the stage

during Elizabethan times, particularly
focussing on the weapons and fighting
props. An effective visual display of sword
fighting showcased the acting skills and
choreography of the duo, with flashing
blades and clashing metal bringing the
excitement of The Globe to the ALA.
The thespian display combined with
dynamic Theatre Sports workshops
heralded a term’s devotion to preparing
for the Drama department’s production
of Lord of the Flies late this term.

CBC Fremantleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s The Rite Journey programme for Year 9 boys was launched for
2014 at Monument Hill at the beginning of first term.
The Rite Journey opening event, symbolising the start of the young menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s journey
to adulthood, was attended by family and friends and marked the third year of
the watershed programme at CBC.
The ceremony is a rite of passage prompting boys to look back on their childhood,
provide thanks for the unconditional love and support from their parents, and
join their Rite Journey teachers for a year of mentoring and guidance. During the
year, the young men will be encouraged to accept challenges and take appropriate
risks to develop their self-confidence, and to discuss issues and emotions that are
relevant to their age.
Continuing the guidance and encouraging further dialogue out of school, the boys
also adopt a male mentor apart from their dad, with whom they can share their
concerns and issues.
The programme affirms the partnership between the family and the College that
contributes to the development of good young men.
Left: The Rite Journey teacher Domenic Burgio leads his group of young men and their families on
the walk up Monument Hill at The Calling ceremony
Above: Henry Moffitt with his dad Anthony

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Music camp
CBC Fremantle bands and ensembles packed
up their instruments and headed to Woodman
Point Recreation Camp for three days of
intensive music-making, culminating in a
performance for the boys’ families.
All of the students worked hard to develop
their skills, focussing on playing as a group and
developing their sound.
This year the Old Boys’ Big Band performed
on the Saturday afternoon, providing an
opportunity for the students to gain first-hand
knowledge from some of Fremantle’s local
music legends.

A special commission
Every year, CBC Fremantle commissions Special Ministers to assist parish priest Fr Tony Maher in
the ministration of the Holy Eucharist to the student community at Masses and Liturgies.
Chosen from the Year 12 cohort, Special Ministers have a duty to explore the mystery of the Eucharist
and be generous and loving leaders in the College community.
This year, seven young men were commissioned as Special Eucharistic Ministers: Kurtis Gray,
Mitchell Hinton, Sam Low, Liam McMahon, Mathew Thomas, College Vice Captain Nick Menegola and
College Captain Anthony Iannantuoni took on the responsibility to increase their understanding of the
sacredness of the theology and ministration of Holy Communion. In doing so, each of these young men
strive to be continuous faith leaders to their fellow CBC students and staff.
Below: Mathew Thomas receiving his Special Eucharistic Minister commission from Fr Tony Maher at the College
Opening Mass

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AIT Fremantle project
Year 12 Applied Information Technology (AIT) went straight to the top for information relating to
their Fremantle retail multimedia project, meeting with the City’s Mayor Brad Pettitt to discover
exactly what the local shopping experience has to offer.
Mr John Rear’s AIT class were engaged in producing a multimedia product aiming to promote Fremantle
as a shopping destination. As part of their investigations, the students spent time with Mr Pettitt and
Economic Development Coordinator Luis Puig, gaining insight into the strategy and vision behind the
council’s retail restructure and activities in the CBD.
The research consolidated their ideas, with interactive posters, websites and a movie being produced
over the 12 week project timeline.
Mr Rear said the boys learned valuable project management and research skills, as well as gaining
practical software and design experience.
Above: AIT students with Mayor Brad Pettitt and Luis Puig at the City of Fremantle

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Jack McMaster at the Kairos retreat

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Coen Greaney, Oliver Parish, Griffyn Waters and John Ahern

The magic of Kairos
CBC Fremantle senior students celebrated the end of the 2013 academic
year by attending the powerful Kairos retreat at Safety Bay.
In Greek, Kairos means ‘the right time’ or ‘the Lord’s time’, and the intensive
four day retreat is an opportunity for senior students to open themselves to
God’s love, and in turn, the love of their family and friends.
Liturgies and Retreats Coordinator, Mrs Vera Moura, explained the spirit of love
and acceptance might not be an immediate occurrence. “Some students feel
the value of the retreat on the first day, others do not feel it until the fourth day,
and still others do not feel it until after the retreat.” Mrs Moura said.
Kairos is not mandatory but the popularity of the programme testifies to it as
being an extremely influential experience for the graduating young men.
Details are not widely shared; all that is promised is that whoever attends will
not be disappointed.
“Our motto is nothing ventured, nothing gained,” Mrs Moura said. “Our advice
is to just let Kairos happen.”

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Back to back Cross Country
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Cross Country team

Competing as one of 58 schools, CBC
Fremantle has won the boys’ ACC Cross
Country shield for the second year in a row.
The weather was favourable for running, with
autumn sunshine and cool air a stark contrast
to last year’s torrential rains and wild winds.
CBC’s success in the Cross Country means
that the College continues to hold the Boys’
aggregate trophies in each of the three major
sporting carnivals conducted by the ACC
– Swimming, Cross Country and Athletics.
This is a remarkable achievement which is
attributable to the talent and diligence of
the competitors and coaches. Perhaps more
importantly, it is a strong statement about
the sense of pride and spirit that exists
among the young men at the College.
CBC’s closest rival was Mazenod followed
by Sacred Heart, Corpus Christi and
John XXIII Colleges.

Ben Parker

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Year 12 Coen Greaney and Mathew Thomas with the visitors

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Refugees join CBC fun
As part of the Feast Day of Edmund Rice celebrations, CBC Fremantle played host to five
refugees from the Edmund Rice Centre in Mirrabooka.
Language proved to be no barrier to the visitors, who enjoyed the festival as much as the
students. The guests particularly enjoyed ‘Dunk the Teacher’, with many of the staff diving into
the freezing tank because of a well-aimed tennis ball, rousing cheers from onlookers.
As an Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA) school, CBC Fremantle seeks to provide an
inclusive community committed to justice and solidarity, and the visiting refugees provided a
wonderful opportunity for students to embrace these values.
The Edmund Rice Centre in Mirrabooka aims to help migrants adjust to the community by
providing life skill lessons, social activities and advocacy services. Director of the centre
at Mirrabooka, Br Steve Bowman, said the visitors enjoyed the hospitality of the College
community during their visit, and thanked the students and staff for their thoughtfulness.
The College’s annual Edmund Rice Day festival raises funds for social justice activity around
the world.

Dressed to the nines, the senior students of CBC
Fremantle carried themselves with aplomb on the night
of nights at the College Senior Ball.
After walking the red carpet and introducing their partners
to Mr and Mrs Kenny, and College Captain Anthony
Iannantuoni and his partner Sarah Liau, the young men
were treated to mocktails in the ballroom, followed by a
sit-down buffet dinner.
Formal dancing was a frolic, with teacher Ms Emily Bowran
calling the moves and helping the boys and their partners
remember the steps from their pre-ball lessons.
Rhinestones for the young ladies and slim fit suits for the
young men were popular fashion choices, and the glitter
and elegance sparkled under the lights in the Fremantle
Esplanade Hotelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s huge ballroom as they twirled on the
dance floor.
The evening continued in a festive mood until midnight
when the queue of colourful stretch limousines collected
their sore-footed charges for the ride home.

Thomas Martens and Matthew Grose

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New staffroom
opening
The paint was barely dry when staff at CBC celebrated
the long-awaited opening of their new staffroom.
Looking comfortable and definitely at home, all staff
gathered in the bright and spacious facility to launch a
new phase in the history of the College.

The room boasts a large kitchen area, various seating
arrangements to accommodate small and larger
groups, a scullery to assist catering for functions for the
whole community and a large balcony overlooking the
Cloisters and part of the port of Fremantle.

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Chapel of love
Twenty-five years after marrying the love of his life, CBC’s Laboratory Technician John Hortense did
it all over again in the College’s newly opened Blessed Edmund Chapel.
With the stained glass windows of the Chapel casting a glow over their assembled friends and family,
Mr Hortense and his wife Mandy reaffirmed their marriage vows and exchanged rings blessed by Father
Tony Maher.
The opening of the Chapel during the couple’s silver anniversary year provided the perfect opportunity
to celebrate their faith, marriage, love and commitment, as well as highlight some important birthdays
in the family.
Mr Hortense has been working at CBC longer than he has been married, starting at the College in 1982,
the same year as Brother Patrick Kelly and music teacher Uwe Stengel.
Mr and Mrs Hortense were married in St Mary’s Cathedral in Perth and have two sons, Daniel (21)
and Nicolas (18).

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Year 7 Parent Wine and Cheese Evening

Parent Auxiliary Report
The start of a new year saw the Parent Council
change its name to the Parent Auxiliary. An auxiliary’s
role is to provide additional help and support; the
CBC PA offers valuable assistance at the College
throughout the year at various whole community
and student events.

inception five years ago. There were 190
participants, the majority being Year 7
boys, their fathers, granddads, uncles or
significant male role models taking part
in the Walk and Talk and sharing in a
special few hours together.

In 2014, our first event was the Year 7 Wine and Cheese
Evening which is always well supported, this year being
no exception. It is a great way for all the new and not so
new parents of Year 7 boys to meet in an informal way
and share in a few laughs.

It was also a pleasure to see one of
the men involved in the initiation
of ‘STJ’, Rob Leicester, and his son
Jake, take part in this event again,
especially since Jake finished his
schooling some four years ago.

The annual Open Day again showcased the quality of
the College, students and teachers. Many sausages
were cooked throughout the afternoon and the feedback
from the prospective parents about the young men taking
the College tours was fantastic. This year a petting zoo
kept some of the smaller children and not so small ones
very entertained.
This year the Parent Auxiliary was thrilled at the response
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I would personally like to thank all the
members on the Parent Auxiliary and
helpers for a wonderful start to the year,
and look forward to many other great
events coming up throughout 2014.
Mr Tim Allan
President Parent Auxiliary

Reports

Board Report

CBC Fremantle is a proud member
of Edmund Rice Education Australia
(EREA). All 47 EREA schools participate
in a School Renewal every five years, a
process by which the College is helped
to critically reflect on its nature as a
Catholic School in the Edmund Rice
tradition, and to identify ways for
continuous improvement.
School Renewal is not a process of
inspection or checking adherence to
curriculum or legislative requirements.
These areas are monitored through
school registration processes managed
by other bodies. School Renewal focuses
on authenticity to catholicity and
charism.
CBC Fremantle has recently undergone
a School Renewal process. The Renewal
team comprised a member of the EREA
executive, an EREA school Principal
and a representative of the Catholic
Education Office. All sectors of the
College community are interviewed
by the Renewal team, with the final

report highlighting the strong sense of community
and the importance placed on relationships at CBC
Fremantle. Pastoral Care was highlighted, as was the
pride felt in the College by staff, students and parents.
They heard of a confidence in the leadership of our
College and a commitment to being an authentic Catholic
school in the Edmund Rice tradition through our social
justice activities and our prayer and liturgical life. The
Renewal team also felt the focus on helping all boys at
the College achieve their best as CBC Fremantle helps
and guides their transition from boys to gentlemen.
The team suggested steps to continue to be the best
we can be. We were advised to always strive to ensure
that CBC Fremantle is an inclusive community, and that
our vision and mission statements be revisited to ensure
their freshness remains. There were other specific
recommendations relating to learning and teaching, our
ministry work and supporting the faith development of
students that will help us in our next planning cycle.
The College Board is encouraged by the very positive
feedback received about the College and appreciative of
the suggestions on how we can continue to improve.
Mr Rob Leicester
Chair CBC Fremantle Board

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CBC Old Boys’ Association

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From the President
The past 12 months have highlighted what a
privilege it is to be an Old Boy of CBC Fremantle.
The growth of our College and the successes of its
students continues to confirm the solid reputation
of a school that has been part of the Fremantle
community since the Federation years.
Our committee is often asked what the benefits
are of being a fee-paying member of the Old Boys’
Association. If you are a past student, you are
automatically an Old Boy, and no fee is going to
change that. However, by paying your subscription,
you are helping to maintain a tradition of service
and altruism that is the very foundation of our
school’s values.
The major beneficiary of Old Boys’ fees is a boy
who otherwise would not be able to attend the
College and gain excellent opportunities and a good
start towards a successful education. The annual
Jim McGowan Bursary is granted to a student who
remains anonymous. The candidate is totally at the
discretion of the Principal, and the only criterion
is that he is in need of financial aid to continue his
education at our fine school.
The Old Boys also provide assistance and support with
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and collection of memorabilia and artefacts
of archival value. A school that is almost as
old as Fremantle town has a responsibility
to preserve its unique heritage value, which
extends way beyond our famous landmarks.
Then there is the backbone of any Old
Boys’ union – the friendship and fellowship
of mates who shared so much of your
life during your school years. Whether
you loved coming to school, or endured
it, keeping in touch with your old friends
reminds you of how you were as a youth.
To preserve this great tradition, this year
the Old Boys’ Association has plans to host
reunions for the Classes of 1994 and 2004,
as well as continuing the popular Over 60s
Morning Tea.
To become a fee-paying member of
your Old Boys’ Association, visit the
College website and select the link under
Community. There are photos from our
2013 events and information to keep you
up-to-date with the reunions.
Mr George Ayres (‘50)
President Old Boys’ Association

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Back to CBC
10 and 20 Year Reunions

The Old Boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Association invites the Classes of 1994 and 2004 to
return to CBC Fremantle for a reunion sundowner.

CBC

Class of 1994 20 Year Reunion
Friday 12 September

Class of 2004 10 Year Reunion
Saturday 13 September

All reunions are from 6pm to 8pm at CBC Fremantle. Join in on a
College Tour from 5.30pm, followed by drinks and cocktail food at
6pm in the Arts Learning Area.
The evening is compliments of your OBA but RSVP is essential for
catering purposes.
Please contact events@cbcfremantle.wa.edu.au or
telephone 9430 2001 for further information, or visit
www.cbcfremantle.wa.edu.au to secure your ticket back to CBC.

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Vale Dr Roland Bovell

Remembered as an intelligent boy with a shock of red
hair, Dr Roland Bovell (1944) was born in Fremantle
during the Great Depression and went on from humble
beginnings to play a significant role in education in
Western Australia.
Dr Bovell graduated from CBC Fremantle in 1944 aged
15, two years earlier than his peers, and his future in
education was sealed when he was rejected by the School
of Dentistry as being too young.
Dr Bovell gained a certificate in education from Claremont
Teachersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; College and travelled to all corners of the state
to teach. From 1952 to 1956 he taught at Perth Modern
School and pioneered the teaching of Chemistry to girls,
who previously had only been able to study Biology in
the Sciences.
In 1959 Dr Bovell received his Bachelor of Science
and DipEd from UWA and in 1962 he was awarded a
Fullbright Scholarship, moving his young family to
New York to complete a Doctorate of Education at
Columbia University.
Dr Bovell returned to Australia as Superintendent of
Science Education in WA. He was involved in the first
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introduction of the Achievement
Certificate to replace the Junior exams
at the end of Third Year (Year 10). He sat
on the Board at CBC Fremantle (1996 to
2004), and WA Academy of Performing
Arts, and was on the Bicton Uniting
Church Parish Council and the selection
committee for Churchill Fellowships.
He was appointed as a fellow of the
Australian College of Education and
was also Director of the Board of
Secondary Education.
In 1979 Dr Bovell was the Dean of
Administration at WA College of
Advanced Education, now Edith Cowan
University, retiring in 1989. Tens of
thousands of Western Australians were
educated by Dr Bovellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work and have
benefited from his passion for education.
In retirement, Dr Bovell continued to
be enthusiastic with his endeavours,
spending time helping his children,
catching up with old friends and making
new, cooking his legendary roasts,
travelling and tinkering with technology.

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Dr Bovell had three children by his first marriage to
Rona Smith, and three more children with his second
wife, Lillias MacGregor. His unique connection with
CBC Fremantle covers five generations. His grandfather
was a student at Fremantle Catholic Boys School in
what is now Blessed Edmund Chapel; and his father,
Bob, two of his sons, Alastair (‘94) and Stewart (‘99),
and two grandsons, James (‘00) and Ben Mulvey (‘03)
attended the College.
Dr Bovell is survived by his six children, Cheryl,
Robert, Roland, Alastair, Eliza and Stewart; eight
grandchildren, Kate, James, Ben, Emily, Kate, Amy,
Andrew and Joshua; and three great-grandchildren,
Mikah, Georgia and Harry.
Thank you to Dr Bovell’s daughter Eliza Westcott and
Br Alan Wedd for their assistance with this tribute.

Dux of CBC Fremantle 2013, Ben Anandappa, achieved
an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank of 99.85, placing
him in the top 40 students in Western Australia and
inviting scholarship proposals from some of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s
most prestigious universities.
Ben received offers in his chosen field of Chemistry from
Harvard University, California Institute of Technology,
Columbia University, Imperial College London and
Cambridge University.
After much deliberation, the talented academic chose to
accept the offer from Harvard University and commences
his studies in August 2014. Out of 35,000 applicants each
year, only 1,600 students are offered a place at Harvard,
with few Australians numbering among them.
With his sister about to graduate with a biomedical
degree from Columbia University, Ben is no stranger

to the long-distance implications for a
student living on the other side of the
planet from home. The Anandappa family
remains close, with daily phone calls and
continuing support from their father,
Romello, encouraging the siblings to
pursue their academic dreams.
Ben, who was featured in the Winter
2013 edition of Touchstone for attending
the International Chemistry Olympiad in
Moscow where he won bronze, hopes
to become a Professor of Chemistry.
His dream is to pass on his passion for
learning after being inspired by the
support he has received from his CBC
teachers and the Murdoch University
After School Programme.

Old Boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Association Annual Award
Ben Anandappa was the recipient of the inaugural
Old Boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Association Annual Award for achieving
the highest ATAR at CBC Fremantle in 2013. Ben is
pictured here with Committee member Terry Iannello
at the morning tea following the award assembly.

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James Foley

Oliver Goss

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Isaac Towne

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What are they up to now?

James Foley (1999)

Oliver Goss (2011)

James sharpened his pencil and his skills drawing
cartoons for his primary, secondary and tertiary schools’
publications, and is now an award-winning children’s
author and illustrator. His books include The Amity Kids
Adventures (2013), In The Lion (2012) and The Last Viking
(2011), which won the 2012 Society of Children’s Book
Writers and Illustrators’ Crystal Kite Award, the 2012 WA
Young Readers’ Hoffman Award, and a 2012 Children’s
Book Council of Australia Junior Judges Award.

Oliver has been attending the University
of Tennessee since January 2013 on a golf
scholarship, and has been busy juggling
the demands of study with a successful
golf schedule.

James has also consulted and volunteered with
community groups and non-government organisations,
working with children with special needs, assisting
Indigenous artists and teaching students in the country.
He has a new book coming out in September.

Isaac Towne (2009)
After graduating from CBC, Isaac began a Bachelor of
Science at UWA, majoring in Zoology and Psychology.
After two years, he began work at ARC Murdoch, a centre
that aids in research for human conditions and illnesses,
such as Parkinson’s disease, diabetes, Alzheimers,
dementia, cerebral palsy, and many others. In 2014
Isaac returned to university to finish his degree and is
also a member of the Australian Defence Force with the
Army Reserves. Isaac’s role is driving and he is seriously
considering joining the Army full-time after completing
his studies.

As a result of being the runner-up at
the US Amateur last year, Oliver was
invited to play in the 2014 US Masters
in Augusta last April, winning the Silver
Cup for Low Amateur.
More recently, Oliver has been competing
in two important collegiate golf
competitions, the SEC Championship
(Southeastern Conference Championship)
and NCAA Regionals (National Collegiate
Athletic Association). All the competitions
throughout the year culminated in these
prestigious championships. In June
Oliver is competing as an amateur at
the US Open held in North Carolina.
Oliver returned to Perth for Christmas in
2013 and caught up with family and many
of his friends from CBC.

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At the beginning of the year, the Class of 2013 continued the tradition of the Year 13
breakfast. Their plans for at least the next 12 months are listed below.

Double major in Sport Management
& Business at Griffith University QLD

Tolman
Riley

Not known

Read
Connor

Studying Auto Electrical

Wall
Jed

Not known

Ricciardo
Alexander

Studying Health Sciences

Wells
Joe

Studying Journalism

Russell
Cooper

Studying Criminology

White
Thomas

Studying Surveying

Ryan
Luke

Working as a Butcher

Wieland
Kane

Not known

Sheridan
Benjamin

Working

Wigham
Fraser

Carpentry apprenticeship

Simich
Nathan

Not known

Zoiti
Michael

Studying Construction Management

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Old Boys welcome
Class of 2013
The CBC Fremantle Old Boys’ committee was on hand
to welcome new members to the Association at the
Year 13 breakfast held in February.
The recent graduates who elected to pay the Association
dues were presented with a certificate and thanked for
their past and future support of the College.
The newest recruits join more than 5,500 existing
CBC Fremantle alumni, with the oldest member
graduating from the College in 1937.
Above: New Old Boys with members of the committee
George Ayres (‘50), Kevin O’Brien (‘49), John Parker (‘48),
Terry Iannello (‘59) and Des Baccini (‘53)